Township Administrative Assistant

Job Summary
TITLE: Township Administrative Assistant

Athens Township is seeking a dependable, organized, and professional Administrative Assistant to provide clerical and administrative support to Township staff, the Board of Supervisors, and Planning Commission.

Duties include:

· preparing meeting agendas and materials

· maintaining files and records

· assisting with Right-to-Know requests and zoning applications

· updating the Township website

· handling correspondence

· assisting residents

· performing general office and receptionist duties

· attend occasional trainings

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, strong organizational and communication skills, intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office, and the ability to maintain professionalism and strict confidentiality; previous administrative or receptionist experience is preferred.

This is a full-time, non-union position with benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.); may also include evening/weekend hours, plus meetings / workshops. Hiring is contingent upon passing pre-employment criminal background checks. Salary to commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• general administration: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sayre, PA 18840 (Required)

Work Location: In person